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The text traces the emergence of Buddhism in Japan, detailing the life of Gautama Buddha and the spread of Buddhist teachings from India to China and eventually Japan. It discusses the divisions within Buddhism, the arrival of Buddhism in Japan, and the rise of various Buddhist sects, including Tendai, Shingon, Jodo, Jodo Shin, and Nichiren. The focus shifts to the societal impact of these sects, their popularity, and their role in shaping Japanese culture and religious practices, culminating in Zen Buddhism's prominence during Japan's artistic peak.